Manager of Communications and Signals

Title:  Manager of Communications and Signals

Job Code: 300014

Date Created: March 27, 2025

Reports to (Title):  Sr. Manager, Communications and Signals

Direct Reports:  C&S Staff

Indirect Reports: None

Union Position (Y/N):   No

EOE Code:

Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. https://www.transdevna.com

The Rail division of Transdev, provides an integrated suite of railroad infrastructure maintenance, signaling, project oversight, and construction services to our clients, both freight and passenger rail.  This position is based in Miami, FL, in supporting the RTA Maintenance of Way Rail Project.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of $85,000 - $95,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 per year
• Holidays: 11 days; 7 standard/fixed and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: Railroad Retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Signal and Communication maintenance personnel.
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of the Transdev Rail safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage payroll and overtime to ensure efficiency.
• Train and instruct employees in proper work methods.
• Ensures that the Signal and Communication employees are in compliance with corporate employment policies, procedures, safety regulations and operating rules.
• Create and maintain various reports for management.
• Maintain material inventory levels.
• Other duties as required.
• Weekend duty rotation with other management staff.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): <10%

Experience Required:

• Must have ten (10) years of experience obtained over the last twenty (20) years with a Class 1 or 2 railroad and/or commuter rail operations and three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

Education:

•     High School Diploma or GED/equivalent

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledgeable in Communications and Signals (C&S) practices
• Knowledgeable in dispatch systems
• Knowledgeable in FRA Regulations and AREMA Standards
• Ability to maintain the system databases, including track and signal layout databases, generate system performance reports, and ensure that the system remains functional.
• Ability to coordinate with Dispatch System provider and understand other maintenance and upgrade functions.
• Ability to troubleshoot any C&S problem and provide guidance on how to repair same.
• Ability to make accurate cost-efficient evaluations or work situations.
• Ability to install, modify, upgrade, repair and test any C&S Equipment.
• Ability to assess the need for and provide an accurate accounting of a Material ordered for the work.
• Ability to review and verify the legitimacy of all labor and material cost documents.
• Ability to create detailed technical records of proposed and completed work.
• Ability to implement a proactive maintenance program.
• Ability to read, understand and direct Work based on Signal plans.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background screen and previous employment verification

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 lbs. and must have the ability to distinguish colors and to hear warning signals, radio and telephone devices

On-call 24/7, 365 days a year, with allowances for vacations, sick leave, and related time off.

For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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